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Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, says on Tuesday that Democratic legislative leaders should present a balanced budget plan by mid-March. He said budget news released Tuesday is a step in the right direction. Pioneer Photo/Don Davis

news ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's current budget picture is a bit brighter than three months ago, but the next budget could be the state's biggest-ever financial challenge.
The current budget is $944 million short, state officials announced Tuesday, but depending upon what legislators and the governor do in the...
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2012-08-06 12:35:21

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's current budget picture is a bit brighter than three months ago, but the next budget could be the state's biggest-ever financial challenge.